Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar discharged from AIIMS after three days, advised to take ‘adequate’ rest

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday after the hospital said he had made a “satisfactory recovery” following his admission due to heart-related ailments.

Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on March 9 following cardiac-related ailments.

“The Hon'ble Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi on 9th March 2025, following cardiac-related ailments,” the premiere hospital said in a statement.

“After receiving necessary care from the medical team at AIIMS, he made a satisfactory recovery and was discharged on March 12,” it added.

The Vice President has been “advised to take adequate rest for the next few days,” AIIMS said.

Vice President rushed to hospital

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was rushed to AIIMS Delhi at 2 am on Sunday morning after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain.

The 73-year-old politician, who is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, was admitted to the critical care unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, head of cardiology at AIIMS Delhi.

He was stable, and under observation upon his admission, reports had indicated.

PM Modi visits Dhankhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS Delhi on March 9 after he was admitted to the hospital.

After meeting Dhankhar at the hospital, the PM posted on X, “Went to AIIMS and enquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery.” 

Union Health Minister JP Nadda had also visited Dhankhar at the hospital. 

Dhankhar, who has been serving as India's vice president since 2022, hails from Rajasthan. Before becoming the VP, Dhankhar was the governor of West Bengal and often came under the limelight for his clashes with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.